Erica Ceka, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Governors State University, IL
Best Practice Presentation Title
Relational Teaching in the Age of AI through The HistoryMakers Digital Archive
Biography
Dr. Erica Ceka is an Assistant Professor at Governors State University, where she teaches graduate courses in the Master of Public Administration and Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctoral Programs. Her research focuses on collaborative governance and nonprofit leadership. Driven by a relational and human-centered teaching philosophy, Dr. Ceka is dedicated to promoting equity in public services and education. She designs courses that prioritize student experiences to deepen their understanding of justice and prepare future leaders to approach public problems with empathy, equity, and critical inquiry. Dr. Ceka currently serves as President-Elect of the Greater Chicago Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration, reflecting her dedication to professional service and leadership in the public
affairs field.
